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Barkley played at 250 lbs in the post. Not 287 lbs as an explosive wing player.PurpleThrobber said:
Barkley played for 15 years. Barkley didn't play year 'round growing up in the 70's, I can guarantee you that.ntxduck said:
Not fat guys who’s game solely relies on fast twitch and bounce, though. Big difference on the knees between a plodding center and a slashing wing like zionPurpleThrobber said:
That's the only part I caught - totally forgot about it and tuned in with about 10 minutes left in the game.RaceBannon said:When I made my post I had given up on the game and missed his magical 4 minutes
But he is fat and he won't stay healthy at that weight
I think his weight is an issue - but there's been fat guys forever in the NBA. I do believe there is a cumulative effect on the body for essentially playing year-round in AAU/travel/school ball since a young age - and that's what's causes injury. The body never has time to really just chill and regenerate. Even more pronounced on the women's side.
Barkley doesn't have bounce today. Don't twist.
I do agree about the AAU thing, though. Guys break down much earlier, or need to do load management, because of year-round youth sports. It wasn't that long ago that all the stars in the league played the full 82 game schedule without bitching. Respect to LeBron on that point. -
Zion might have a smaller window for dominance but he’s going to be great for at least a few years in his prime. He’s still incredibly explosive and even if he game gets grounded, he has the strength and seems to have developed as a shooter.
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I watched NO on Sunday. That's not a bad team with Zion healthy
